Children of the Sea
Black Sabbath Lyrics
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We've lost the rising sun, a final sign
As the misty morning rolls away to die
Reaching for the stars, we blind the sky
We sailed across the air before we learned to fly
We thought that it could never end
We'd glide above the ground before we learned to run, run
Oh they say that it's over
And it just had to be
Ooh they say that it's over
We're lost children of the sea, oh
We made the mountains shake with laughter as we played
Hiding in our corner of the world
Then we did the demon dance and rushed to nevermore
Threw away the key and locked the door
Oh they say that it's over, yeah
And it just had to be
Yes they say that it's over
We're lost children of the sea
In the misty morning, on the edge of time
We've lost the rising sun, the final sign
As the misty morning rolls away to die
Reaching for the stars, we blind the sky
Oh they say that it's over
And it just had to be
Oh they say that it's over
Poor lost children of the sea, yeah
Look out
The sky is falling down
Look out
The world is spinning round and round and round
Look out
The sun is going black, black
Look out
It's never never never coming back
Look out
The lyrics of Black Sabbath's "Children of the Sea" feature a sense of loss, both in terms of time and of the natural world. The opening verse sets a mournful tone, with the image of a misty morning on the edge of time, suggesting a feeling of disorientation, as if something important has been lost or is slipping away. The lines "We've lost the rising sun, a final sign / As the misty morning rolls away to die" reinforce this idea of an irreversible change, while "Reaching for the stars, we blind the sky" could symbolize humanity's hubristic attempts to control nature or the universe.
The second verse reflects on the progress and development of humanity, implying a kind of fall from grace. "We sailed across the air before we learned to fly / We thought that it could never end / We'd glide above the ground before we learned to run, run / Now it seems our world has come undone" suggests a time of innocence and wonder, but also a naiveté to the limitations of our power. The lines "Thrown away the key and locked the door / Oh they say that it's over / We're lost children of the sea" suggests a sense of entrapment, perhaps from environmental issues, societal pressures or a sense of lost or abandoned identity.
The chorus echoes this mood of despair, with the lyrics "Oh they say that it's over / And it just had to be / Ooh they say that it's over / We're lost children of the sea, oh." The repetition of "they say" creates a sense of disconnection between the singer and the outside world, perhaps feeling powerless or ignored. The final verse brings the song full circle, returning to the imagery of the misty morning and the lost sun, only this time with a sense of finality. "Look out / The sky is falling down / Look out / The world is spinning round and round and round / Look out / The sun is going black, black / Look out / It's never never never coming back"
Line by Line Meaning
In the misty morning, on the edge of time
In the hazy beginning of the day, at a point in history where time is uncertain and unmeasured.
We've lost the rising sun, a final sign
The sun has disappeared, which could indicate the conclusion of something.
As the misty morning rolls away to die
As the fog dissipates to reveal a new day, the dreamlike state of mind fades away.
Reaching for the stars, we blind the sky
In our ambitious pursuits, we overlook the beauty of what surrounds us.
We sailed across the air before we learned to fly
We embarked on a journey without the knowledge and experience to handle it properly.
We thought that it could never end
We were naive in thinking that our endeavor had no bounds or limits.
We'd glide above the ground before we learned to run, run
We skipped important steps in our progress and jumped ahead without preparation.
Now it seems our world has come undone
We are facing the consequences of our hasty actions.
Oh they say that it's over
Others say that our journey or time period has ended.
And it just had to be
It was inevitable and unavoidable.
Ooh they say that it's over
Again, others say that the end is near or has already arrived.
We're lost children of the sea, oh
We are directionless and unaware of what is to come, like children wandering the vastness of the ocean.
We made the mountains shake with laughter as we played
We boldly and recklessly interacted with nature, making light of its power.
Hiding in our corner of the world
We sought refuge and safety in a small, limited space.
Then we did the demon dance and rushed to nevermore
We engaged in behaviors that were destructive and ultimately led us to our end.
Threw away the key and locked the door
We intentionally cut ourselves off from the world and any possibility of escape.
Look out The sky is falling down
We are witnessing the end of something grand and powerful.
Look out The world is spinning round and round and round
The cycle of existence continues, regardless of our actions or presence.
Look out The sun is going black, black
The ultimate source of light and life is fading away, taking with it any hope of survival or success.
Look out It's never never never coming back
There is no chance for a second chance, no possibility of reversal or return.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL BUTLER, RONNIE DIO, TONY IOMMI, WILLIAM WARD
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